HSK · Level 114
45 words
Chinese word
奠定
Pronunciation
Pinyindiàn dìng
Meaning
- verblay the foundation for
Example
教育改革为未来发展奠定了基础。jiào yù gǎi gé wèi wèi lái fā zhǎn diàn dìng le jī chǔ
Education reform laid the foundation for future development.
More examples
科学研究的突破为产业升级奠定了坚实基础。kē xué yán jiū de tū pò wèi chǎn yè shēng jí diàn dìng le jiān shí jī chǔ
A breakthrough in scientific research laid a solid foundation for industrial upgrading.
Core concept
A firm base set in place so future growth can rest on it.
Common phrases
为经济发展奠定基础wèi jīng jì fā zhǎn diàn dìng jī chǔ
lay the foundation for economic development
奠定坚实基础diàn dìng jiān shí jī chǔ
lay a solid foundation
Similar words
确立què lì: Clearly establish and stabilize a system, rule, or position.
建立jiàn lì: Set up a new organization, system, or relationship.
打好基础dǎ hǎo jī chǔ: Prepare for future learning or progress by building strong basics.
夯实hāng shí: Make an existing foundation or basis stronger and more reliable.
Definition in Chinese
把事物的基础或前提稳固地建立起来，为以后发展提供依据。bǎ shì wù de jī chǔ huò qián tí wěn gù dì jiàn lì qǐ lái wèi yǐ hòu fā zhǎn tí gōng yī jù
Word origin
奠 (diàn, "place an offering") + 定 (dìng, "settle") combine the ideas of putting something in place and making it stable, which gives the compound its foundation-setting sense.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this verb has a formal written tone and is especially natural in reports, speeches, and discussions of long-term plans.